October 11, 2016 PE Cadre

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Welcome PE Teachers!


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October 11, 2016 PE Cadre Agenda

Welcome and Opening

Guest Presenters

Break

A Close Look at the New Nebraska PE Standards

Lunch

Roundtable Discussion

  • Do you prefer units or skill-based activities?
    • K-2 activities based (some units)
    • 3-12 unit based (week of games or something different between units)
  • Is it important to be a healthy role model as a PE teacher?
    • Students need to see us living a healthy lifestyle
    • We need to send the message, "Everything in moderation."
  • What's most important in your classroom? Aerobic Activity/Movement or Assessment
    • Most classes movement based
  • Which test is more important? Fitnessgram or Presidential Youth Fitness Test
    • Many like Fitnessgram to help students track progress
    • Dr. Lynott is looking for volunteer schools for his college students to administer the Fitnessgram test.
  • How do you motivate high school students?
    • Track student progress
  • How do you help students with a higher BMI?
    • Discuss eating healthy and exercise
    • Some teachers don't share the information with students because school nurses are gathering BMI information
    • Education is important
  • What are your rules for PE class? How do you manage your class?
    • Classroom management with music (Joe Dunn)
    • Classroom standards instead of rules. Rules are for games. (Josh Digman) e.g. Play fair. Teamwork. etc...
    • PBIS Rules
    • Rock, Paper, Scissors to resolve small issues
    • Just say okay and accept
    • Teacher says "Syracuse" and students say "Rockets" as a way to transition into next activity
    • You may not use the word can or cannot. You can't YET. (Mindset by Carol Dweck)
  • Are we responsible for children having active lifestyles?
    • How can we help educate parents?
    • We need to provide students the tools and knowledge to help lead a healthy lifestyle.
  • In your opinion what is a good class size for PE?
    • Class size makes a difference
    • Class size can vary greatly especially at the secondary level
    • 15 to 20 is ideal
  • How many minutes for PE?
    • Falls City K-5 25 minutes 2 to 3 times a week, Falls City
    • K-3 45 minutes every 3 days, Syracuse
    • 4-7 27 minutes every other day, Syracuse
    • K-5 25 minutes every day, Sterling
    • JCC
    • Auburn Elementary 75 minutes a week K-5
    • 6-8, 47 minutes every day Auburn
    • 6-8, 43 minutes 2 to 3 days a week Falls City
    • K-2, 30 minutes up to 2 times a week Palmyra Bennett
    • 4-6, 45 minutes 1 to 2 times a week Palmyra Bennett
    • 7-9, 47 minutes every other day Palmyra Bennett
    • 3-5, 40 minutes twice a week Nebraska City


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